Thursday, May 30, 2013

The BEST Chocolate Buttercream

Mike doesn't like frosting - isn't that the most annoying thing ever? He's always telling me to only put a little bit on cakes and cupcakes. For those of us who have coveted the "corner" pieces of birthday cakes, this request is hard to comprehend (or obey). When I find an icing or frosting that Mike loves, I know I have struck gold - as I have with this chocolate buttercream. It is not too sweet, not too chocolately and gloriously creamy.

In a small bowl, pour milk over chocolate chips. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir until melted. Repeat if necessary. Place melted chocolate in a bowl with cocoa and vanilla, mix. Add powdered sugar slowly.

Whip together for a couple of minutes until well combined.

Add butter in 2 tablespoons at a time until incorporated. Whip for 2-3 more minutes.

6 comments:

Oh my goodness, I thought that cherishing the corner pieces was something only our family did:). Glad to know we are not the only ones! This looks delicious. Have you ever tried a chocolate icing? My grandmother did this & it's since been passed down to me. It makes for a decandant chocolate cake.